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Interested in becoming a professional video editor?

This guide is designed to show you how to prepare and execute some common functions beyond the basics of assembling video and audio clips. It is not intended to be a substitute for reading the manual or taking a class to teach you the basic functions of Final Cut Pro. It is assumed that you [...]

  • Tutorial Chapters

    • A – Overview
    • B – Pre-Production
    • C – Digitizing & Organizing
    • D – Editing the Rough Cut
    • E – Telecine & Mix Sessions
    • F – Building the Master
    • G – Archiving
    • H – Getting Paid
  • Forums I Recommend:

    • 2-pop.com
    • Apple Discussions
    • Creative Cow
    • DV Creators.net
    • DVGuru.com
    • FinalCutProNews.com
    • LA FCP Users
    • Macfixit.com
    • Producer Guild of America
  • Software:

    • AJA codecs (see bottom)
    • CD Finder – volume database management
    • Digital Rebellion-various calculators
    • Flip 4 Mac WMV codec
    • MPEG Streamclip (free)
    • Panasonic DVCPRO framerate converter
    • Perian codec
    • Tools by Michael Cinquin
  • Tech Resources:

    • AICE.org (see Resources)
    • Avid Whitepapers
    • Cinematography.net
    • Codec Guide
    • Dailies specs (pdf)
    • DVPA.com-tech articles
    • Estimate sample (xls)
    • FCP Whitepapers
    • HD video formats (pdf)
    • Optical disc care & maintenance
    • P2 firestore workflow
    • P2 workflow
    • Rule.com-Tech Tips
    • Video basics articles
    • Web video compression
  • Tutorial Sites:

    • DigitalMediaNet
    • Lynda.com
    • Ripplecast.com
    • TechTutorials.info
    • Using FCP’s Media Manager
  • Categories

    • A – Overview
    • B – Pre-Production
    • C – Digitizing & Organizing
    • D – Editing the Rough Cut
    • E – Telecine & Mix Sessions
    • F – Building the Master
    • G – Archiving
    • H – Getting Paid
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